ANNAPOLIS, Md. — United States Naval Academy water polo head coach Luis Nicolao announced that rising senior Liam McInerney (Annapolis, Md./Archbishop Spalding) will be the team’s captain for the 2024 campaign.
“Being team captain is an incredible opportunity and responsibility,” stated McInerney. “It is an honor to be a part of Navy water polo in any capacity, and team captain is no different. Everyone plays an important role in making the team better, and, as captain, that does not change. I am excited for the awesome season ahead. Go Navy water polo!”
McInerney is a three-time member for the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-Academic Team. The Annapolis native has played in 20 games with four goals and four assists for eight total points, while adding four steals and three ejections drawn.
“The coaches and I are really happy and proud for Liam,” Nicolao said of his captain. “He has been a joy to coach from day one. He has done everything we have asked of him, and I am thrilled to see him perform in this leadership role.”
The Midshipmen open the 2024 season at home with the annual Navy Open. The two-day competition at Lejeune Hall is slated for Saturday-Sunday, September 7-8, with the Mids taking on Salem University (Saturday at 8:00 a.m.), Gannon University (Saturday at 1:00 p.m.), Biola University (Sunday at 9:15 a.m.) and Occidental College (Sunday at 3:30 p.m.).
Release courtesy United States Naval Academy Athletics Communications
